Mohiniattam dance costume
20. Jahrhundert | anonym
The name of this dance from Kerala is made up of the word Mohini - "a woman who charms onlookers" - and Aatta, meaning "sensual body movement". According to myths, Vishnu, as a celestial nymph, beguiled the demons with his dance to such an extent that they left the ambrosia, which bestows power and immortality, to the gods. Another time he saved Shiva from the demon Bhasmasura in this appearance. The Mohiniaattam dance expresses devotion to God and love for him.
The name of this dance from Kerala is made up of the word Mohini - "a woman who charms onlookers" - and Aatta, meaning "sensual body movement". According to myths, Vishnu, as a celestial nymph, beguiled the demons with his dance to such an extent that they left the ambrosia, which bestows power and immortality, to the gods. Another time he saved Shiva from the demon Bhasmasura in this appearance. The Mohiniaattam dance expresses devotion to God and love for him.
Collector:
anonym
Time:
20. Jahrhundert
Object Name
Kostüm des Mohiniattam-Tanzes
Culture
Indien
Material/technology:
Baumwolle
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Geography
Südostasien/Festland/Thailand
Invs.
176995_a